Triton XX, Lot: 533. Estimate $500. Sold for $2250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

C. Considius Nonianus. 56 BC. AR Denarius (19mm, 4.12 g, 6h). Rome mint. Laureate and draped bust of Venus Erycina right, wearing stephane and earring; C • CONSIDI NONIANI around to left, S • C upward to right / Temple on summit of rocky mountain surrounded by wall with towers on each side and gate in center; ERVC above gate. Crawford 424/1; Sydenham 887; Considia 1a; Kestner 3449-50; BMCRR Rome 3831; RBW 1522-3. Near EF, deep iridescent toning, hairline die break on reverse.

From the Archer M. Huntington Collection, ANS 1001.1.12868.